{"id":801,"date":"2010-02-10T17:18:14","date_gmt":"2010-02-10T06:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?page_id=801"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T05:36:55","slug":"akr-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kendoaustralia.asn.au\/content\/?page_id=801","title":{"rendered":"AKR Policies and Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"

AKR Constitution.<\/a><\/strong> PDF. Effective from and <\/span>adopted on 8 February 2026.<\/p>\n

AKR Rules and Regulations page for Kendo Competition<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

FIK Rules and Regulations for Kendo Competition and Shinpan Management.<\/a><\/strong> Updated 26 July 2023.<\/p>\n

AKR Learning Centre Terms & Conditions. PDF<\/a>. <\/strong>Effective 26 Novemebr 2024.<\/p>\n

AKR Dan Exam application and information<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

AKR Manual of Documents<\/strong> (Policies)
\nSection 0, MoD 0. Introduction<\/a>, PDF.
\nSection 1, Administration and Structure<\/a>, PDF, updated 12 October 2025.
\nShogo Nomination Form – PDF<\/a>; MS Word<\/a>, updated 5 May 2023.
\nSection 2, Kendo<\/a>, PDF, effective and updated 13 February 2024.<\/p>\n

Appendices:<\/p>\n

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      1. AKC Kendo Dan Grading Examination Procedure Guideline<\/strong><\/a>. (Third Edition – December 2019)<\/li>\n
      2. AKR Standard Grading Rule<\/strong>s<\/strong><\/a>. PDF. Effective from and updated on 17 October 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Section 3,\u00a0Iaido<\/a>, PDF, effective from and updated on 13 July 2025.
        \nSection 4,         Jodo<\/a>, PDF, effective 16 July 2023.
        \nSection 5, Development Plans, (under review).
        \nSection 6,         Appendices<\/a>, PDF, effective 06\/10\/2022.
        \n        AKR Privacy policy<\/strong><\/a>. Also see\u00a0Mod Section 1.<\/p>\n

        Member Protection Policy <\/strong>– Expired 29th June 2022 and is now relaced by the National Integrity Framework.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        National Integrity Framework Policies<\/strong>, updated 21 October 2023<\/strong>. See Sport Integrity page<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n

        Member Protection Policy <\/a><\/strong>
        \n        Child Safeguarding Policy <\/a><\/strong>
        \n        Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy<\/a><\/strong>
        \n        Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy<\/a><\/strong>
        \n        Complaints Disputes and Disciplines Policy<\/strong><\/a>
        \n        AKR Risk Management Policy.<\/a><\/strong> Effective 30 May 2024.
        \n        Australian National Anti-Doping Policy<\/a>. <\/strong>Effective 1 January 2021. Adopted by National Council on 7 February 2021.<\/p>\n

        FIK Drugs in Kendo Policy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Non-NIF Conduct Management Policies<\/strong>
        \nThe National Integrity Framework covers off on child safety, member protection (abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, victimisation and vilification), improper use of drugs and medicine, and competition manipulation and sport gambling. Expected behaviours beyond \u2018Integrity\u2019 matters are outlined in the following policies:<\/p>\n

        AKR Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/a> (updated 13\/07\/2025)
        \n        AKR Privacy policy<\/strong><\/a>. Also see\u00a0Mod Section 1.<\/p>\n

        The AKR\u2019s process for managing conduct, disputes and appeals that fall outside the NIF are covered by:<\/p>\n

        AKR Personal Grievances Policy<\/a><\/strong>
        \n        AKR Review and Appeals Policy<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(updated 21\/10\/2023)<\/p>\n

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